updated June 16, 2026
Based on the results of the 2022 midterm election, Democrats remain the majority party in the United States Senate by a slim margin. With a Democrat Vice President (who can vote in case of a tie),issues brought before the Senate will likely support the President and the party platform
Here are links to posts I wrote reviewing key health-related positions in the 2020 Democratic party platform. A link to the 2024 platform follows.
These posts are for your information and education and do not imply my agreement or endorsement, as is true of the Republican positions which I review in another post.
The Democratic Party- “Universal Health Care”
Democrats will keep up the fight until all Americans can access secure, affordable, high-quality health insurance—because as Democrats, we fundamentally believe health care is a right for all, not a privilege for the few.
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Democrats-“Ending the Epidemic of Gun Violence”
We will incentivize states to enact licensing requirements for owning firearms and extreme risk protection order laws that allow courts to temporarily remove guns from the possession of those who are a danger to themselves or others.
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The Democratic Stance on Medical Research, Healthcare Workers, and Veterans
The Democratic party platform emphasizes support for increased funding in medical research, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and improving military and veteran healthcare. It aims to enhance diversity in research participation, provide better wages for healthcare workers, and address global health challenges. Key focuses include mental health, healthcare equity, and pandemic preparedness.
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Marriage, Family, and Gender in the 2024 Democratic Platform
Democrats celebrate America’s history of religious pluralism and tolerance, and recognize the countless acts of service of our faith communities, as well as the paramount importance of maintaining the separation between church and state enshrined in our Constitution.
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The Democratic Party-Tackling Drug Costs and Improving Healthcare Quality
Democrats are committed to investing in the research, development, and innovation that creates lifesaving drugs and lowers overall health costs, but the profiteering of pharmaceutical companies is simply unacceptable.
Keep readingTHE 2024 DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
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I think it’s so important to respect the points of view of opposing political affiliations (within reason, of course). I hope our legislators can come together to reach consensus on important issues that help all people in our country. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 47.
Carol
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Thanks for the comment Carol. Respect for others’opinions is essential, but bigoted and discriminatory behavior shouldn’t be tolerated. Everyone deserves the rights and protections our Constitution guarantees.
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